Moskva - Fantova kavárna na Hlavním nádraží, Praha, CZ - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

"The ancient emblem - which became a coat of arm of Moscow later on - is the mounted warrior, defeating the winged dragon. The first emblems, having much to do with the history of Moscow, appeared soon after the Koulikov Battle (in 1381). These were seals affixed to the state documents. They depicted a mounted knight with a spear or two horsemen riding in the opposite directions. It was not until Ivan III that the image of the horseman defeating a dragon with his spear appeared on the state seals. The horseman symbolised liberation of the Russian lands from the Tatar yoke and formation of the independent Moscow state.

Unfortunately the emblem had to undergo a lot of changes and the horseman was eventually turned into the Saint George. Actually it was due to the foreigners that the warrior was turned into St. George. They did not know the real history, but were familiar with the legend about St. George who conquered the dragon trying to save princess Ai. "

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Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town Full name of the bearer: Москва́ Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: he historic building of Main Train Station, in Fanta Cafe Material / Design: Painting on plaster Blazon (heraldic description): the mounted warrior, defeating the winged dragon Address: Wilsonova Praha 1 Czech republic Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

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